Israeli companies Steakholder Foods and tofu producer Wyler Farms have teamed up to bring a 3D-printed veggie beef alternative to the consumers. The companies claim that their plant-based "ink" is made from premium ingredients, allowing them to create textured, realistic alternatives to animal proteins. Steakeholder Foods's CEO said, "We're not just showcasing our technology's potential - we're setting a new standard for the [food production] industry."
3D Meat Is Already A Thing
This is Steakholder Foods' first foray into plant-based beef printing but they have already broken the seal on printing animal protein products. Back in December, they lanched 3D-printed eel products. They've also explored a plant-based shrimp alternative hwhich could be huge in primarily Jewish communities where shellfish are considered "treif."
We Have Questions!
So we're wondering, what's actually in a 3D-printed vegan steak? Will it be kosher? Can we BBQ it? Will it be preseasoned? Though the ink in their printers is ready to go, the ink on their partnership agreement just dried, so we'll know when the product hits grocers. We'll keep you posted.
